These are the INCREDIBLE PEOPLE who have joined in on our dream by donating directly to the site or taking part in our projects on the “Join us” page. We always welcome new donations or advertisers so please contact us if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. Thanks!

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HALL OF FAME - $3,000+

THANKS, ROB!!

We think what you’re doing is totally AWESOME!! - $500+

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Keep on Keepin on! – $250-500

David LeGendre – $300

- our good friend from high school and G’s best friend in Tucson…our second sponsor!! Thank you Dave, we love ya!

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Mad Props! - $100-250

Anonymous – $125

- thanks very much to a “misunderstood introvert who wanted to support us behind-the-scenes with no recognition”! You are very appreciated!

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Andrew Wilt – $100

- Ray’s very nice co-worker who splits his time between Tucson and China and hopefully will be there at a time we can go visit. Thanks so much, Andrew!

David Duhigg – $100

- An acquaintance-turned-recent friend from CHS band days (best snare player I ever knew)! AND he wrote letters to National Geographic and OPRAH on our behalf! THANKS Duhigg!

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Props! - $50-100

Sjoerd Bergstra – $50

- G’s awesome Dutch “ex-boyfriend” (lol…oh the limitations of language), & a good friend of Ray’s now too. We know you’re on a student budget again, so THANKS SOJ!

Doug Lehr – $50

- Ray’s great co-worker and mutual friend from hockey. Thank you Doug, we will drink 50 Thai beers to you and remember all the fun times at the rink!

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Jaime Jacinto – $50

- Ray’s awesome cousin out in Cali showin some love for the dream and his little cousin. We’ll ride an elephant just for you – Thanks, Jaime!

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Keep the stories and pictures coming! – $25-50

James Francesco – $40

- Our first contribution from a stranger-danger! From Stranger to first Flat Stanley/Join Us Project to Friend. Yeah- this is what it’s all about!! Thanks for your support, James!

Dawn Rendell – $25

- G’s fellow Resident Assistant friend from Wilson Hall (represent!) from the NAU days. Thanks very much, Dawn!

Christine Altavilla – $20

- Another friend of G’s from the ol’ RA days, from next door Allen Hall (& Training class at that!). Our 1st request to send a postcard to a friend. Right on Christine, thanks!

Mike Boule – $25

- An old Cactus High band buddy who has enjoyed our blogs and our stickin it to the man! Thanks for your help with the stickin, Mike!

Frank and Amanda Fox – $25

- Two mutual band friends from Cactus High who have also generously offered to custom print, mat and frame our best pic when we get back. Thanks guys!

Matt Vaterlaus – $25

- Ray’s co-worker who sneaked a nice gift to go towards the trip in with his awesome “Congratulations on your Retirement” card to Ray. Thanks, Matt!

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You Guys Rock, Have a Beer on Us! - $1-$25

Jensen Peoples – $5

- an old high school friend from Cactus. Our third sponsor, thanks Jensen!

Johanna Richey – $20

- G’s best friend from high school. Specifically to be used for the FIRST meal of the trip. It will be the best meal ever thanks to you, Jo! Thank you, we love ya lots!!

Greg Vannoni – $1

- Ray’s friend from college at the U of A. Thanks, Greg!

Erica McEnvoy – $15

- A friend we met through Dave who has been very enthusiastically supportive of the trip! Thanks, Erica!

Andrew and Johanna Guzman – $20

-Andrew is a mutual band friend (hehe snort) from high school, and one of Ray’s best friends. Thanks for your support, Andrew and Johanna!

Maggie Carbajal – $15

- G’s friend from BF Scholars and the MSC (Multicultural Student Center) at NAU requesting a Local’s postcard from a surprise country. Thanks Maggie!

Mike Young – $20

- Ray’s awesome younger cousin, gettin ready to get married himself but still helping to build the dream. Now that’s good family! Thanks, Mike!

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Natasha Hazer Legatelois – $5

- A nice lady G happened to see on a forum who was collecting Little Prince books in foreign languages and wrote to see if she’d like some from the trip. Thanks Natasha!